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Discussion is popping up everywhere about employees returning to the office. An interesting poll by the Best Practice Institute was cited on a recent Love + Relo show:  “Some 83 percent of CEOs want employees back full-time, while only 10 percent of workers want back in.”  Many employees believe that most jobs can be done […]

What statements are true about Mozambique? a.  Driving is unsafe. b.  Cashew wine is a traditional alcoholic beverage in Mozambique, created from the cashew apple fruit. c.  Having a single drink, such as a can of beer or a glass of wine, is often enough for you to be considered in violation of the driving […]

Living Abroad has received the WBE designation from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. Darien, CT – May 4, 2021 – Living Abroad, the go-to source for destination information and tools for global mobility managers and corporate travel programs, announced today that it has been designated a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, or WBE, by the […]

Moving comfortably Anywhere you go around the world, you’ll see local ideas of comfort. Whether it’s heavily accented décor or light Scandinavian simplicity, design tastes are also very personal. Though heightened over the past year, people’s yearning to create their own sanctuary is as old as time. We’re all familiar with the Danish and Norwegian […]

As we move forward into a new era of global mobility, it’s critical to plan and prepare. We’re all aware that the COVID-19 pandemic brought even more dramatic, rapid updates to a global mobility concern that was already of critical importance and subject to frequent change: immigration. Officials and governing bodies regularly assess local situations and […]

Achievements in beating back the COVID-19 virus have led to heightened interest in business travel. Like many aspects of doing business during a pandemic, the prospect of corporate travel raises many questions. The questions themselves are evolving, and their answers vary by industry and company. One thing is clear: Both companies and employees have a […]

Even if you have been closely monitoring your personal records while staying safe at home for the last year, it’s important to know that online crime has risen dramatically around the globe. For example, according to the US Federal Trade Commission, reported cases of identity theft in the United States doubled from 2019 to 2020. One […]

Diversity, equity, and inclusion have become increasingly important topics in our industry. They are important to corporations that want to make a safe, supportive workplace available to all employees, while ensuring that they attract and retain talent from a diverse population. And they’re important to individuals who look for an inclusive professional experience, opportunities for […]

While the spread of COVID-19 is a global health concern, it’s very important for all of us to be vigilant regarding other issues and concerns related to health and wellness.  Here are four questions to ask yourself, especially as you prepare for travel and life as an international assignee in the coming months: Am I […]

We have all been experiencing some momentous events lately: Brexit, the U.S. election, and of course the ongoing pandemic and its effects around the globe. At times like these, it’s more important than ever that Living Abroad delivers the most useful, current information to you and your employees. Sometimes that means the sweeping changes that […]